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1 Safe Patient Handling Program: Applied Ergonomics for Nurses and Health Care Workers This material has been possible by a grant from Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division, Department of Consumer and Business Services 2004.
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2 Session Objectives Identify activities at work or away from work that could put you at risk of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs). Identify the primary risk factors that can contribute to the development of work related MSDs. Define why manual patient handling tasks are unsafe. Define health care ergonomics. Define engineering, work practice and administrative controls. Identify examples of work practice controls that can help reduce your risk of injury when performing patient handling and care tasks. Describe the four action steps that can reduce your risk of injury.
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3 Session Agenda Background The ABC Hospital Safe Patient Handling Program Applied Ergonomics for Nurses and Health Care Workers Video: Section 1 Review Key Points from Video Applied Ergonomics for Nurses and Health Care Workers Video: Section 2 – Case Studies Case Studies: Discussion and Group Work Quiz and Evaluations
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4 Brand names mentioned or seen in the training video do not constitute endorsement of the device, equipment or product by the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division, Oregon Nurses Association, Bay Area Hospital, the University of Oregon's Labor Education and Research Center or other organizations who support this grant. Equipment shown in this video may vary from the equipment used by your health care facility. Not all patient handling equipment available is shown in the video. This training session is not a substitute for specific training on safe use of patient handling equipment. Always follow the patient handling policy at your facility.
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5 Background Safe Patient Handling Program: Applied Ergonomics for Nurses and Health Care Workers
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6 The most common MSDs reported by nurses and nursing aides are strains or sprains and injuries due to overexertion (lifting, pushing or pulling) associated with patient handling tasks. At risk Occupations for Strains and Sprains, 2000 # 1 Truck Drivers # 2 Nursing aides, orderlies & attendants # 3 Laborers # 6 RN’s # 18 LPNs Source: U.S. DOL, 2002 The Incidence of MSDs in Health Care
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7 Why is Manual Patient Handling So Hazardous? The Physical Demands of Work Patient Weight (heavy load) Shape (bulky and awkward) Behavior (unpredictable, confused, fragile, in pain) High repetition of tasks Equipment and Facilities Design Constricted work space Poorly maintained equipment
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8 Why is Manual Patient Handling So Hazardous? Poor Work Practices Adjustments on equipment (e.g., bed) not used Personal Factors Off the job activities e.g., Lifting and handling children; trash; shopping, or performing yard work, etc Previous Injury Remember: Using good bodymechanics is not enough to prevent back injuries and other MSDs caused by manual patient handling.
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9 The physical effort required to repeatedly lift and move patients manually is greater than your musculoskeletal system can tolerate. Why is Manual Patient Handling So Hazardous? The bottom line……. There is No Safe method to lift and transfer patients manually
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10 Risk Factors for MSDs Safe Patient Handling Program: Applied Ergonomics for Nurses and Health Care Workers
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11 What are Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)? Chronic or Cumulative: Injuries that occur over a period of time (months/years) & are caused by a combination of risk factors Acute: A sudden or one-time traumatic event or incident, e.g., slip, trip, fall or car wreck MSDs affect ligaments, muscles, tendons, cartilage, blood vessels & nerves & spinal discs
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12 Some Common MSDs Tendinitis & Tenosynivitis (upper extremities) Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow/Golfer’s elbow) Rotator Cuff Tear (shoulder) Bursitis (shoulder or knees) Strains and Sprains (neck, back, shoulder) Low Back Pain & Sciatica Bulging or Herniated Spinal Discs Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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13 Primary Risk Factors For MSDs At work and/or at home
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14 Awkward Posture & MSDs Definition: Position of the body when performing physical tasks Awkward postures cause biomechanical stress to joints and surrounding soft tissues. Strength to the body part is decreased accelerating muscle fatigue and increasing risk of injury. Awkward Postures include: Bending Twisting Reaching overhead Kneeling Squatting Pinch grips
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15 Awkward Posture & MSDs Examples: Providing medical care or performing personal hygiene tasks when the patient is in a chair or bed that is too low Accessing medical equipment such as in-wall oxygen or suction equipment Manually repositioning or transferring patients
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16 Static or Fixed Postures & MSDs Definition: Postures or work positions that are held for a period of time Blood supply reduced to muscles muscle fatigue
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17 Examples: Prolonged standing or sitting Performing patient care tasks or making a bed while bending forward at the waist for a few minutes or longer Supporting a patients extremities or heavy instruments during a nursing task or medical procedure Static or Fixed Postures & MSDs
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18 Definition: Amount of physical exertion or muscular effort expended when performing a task or activity such as lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying or gripping tools or equipment The greater the force exerted and/or sustained over time accelerates muscle fatigue and increases risk of injury Force and MSDs
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19 Force and MSDs The amount of force exerted is influenced by the: Weight, shape and condition of the patient or equipment Body posture used Number of repetitions performed Duration or length of time that task is performed Examples: Load or patient shifts suddenly or unexpectedly Lifting bariatric or obese patients Pushing a stretcher with poorly maintained or incorrect casters
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20 Definition: Performing the same motion over and over again. Example: Repeated positioning of patients in bed or transfers to chairs Repetitions and MSDs
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21 The Cumulative Effect When the musculoskeletal system is exposed to a combination of these risk factors (too quickly, too often and for too long) without sufficient recovery or rest time, damage occurs Duration of Exposure to Risk Factors (Time) Affected by: Working through breaks Overtime Task variability
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22 Fatigue Discomfort Pain Injury Disability Continued Exposure to Risk Factors Time The Cumulative Effect
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23 Patient HandlingHigher Risk Tasks Transfer from/to bed to chair or stretcher Manually moving patient in bed Manually lifting from floor Attempting to stop falls (Source:Hignett, 2003)
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24 Prevention Employee Safety=Patient Safety Safe Patient Handling Program: Applied Ergonomics for Nurses and Health Care Workers
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25 Defining Health Care Ergonomics The science of fitting the physical and cognitive demands of the job to the worker to prevent injury, human error and improve worker and patient comfort or Capabilities of People Demands of the Job “Fitting the Job to the Worker” NOT “Fitting The Person To The Job”
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26 First Choice (or Method): Engineering Controls Eliminate or reduce primary risk factors e.g., Use patient handling equipment, such as, ceiling and portable floor lifts, air assist transfer devices and mechanical sit to stand lifts Must match equipment with: patient dependency (physical and cognitive abilities), the type of lift, transfer or movement the number of staff available Preventing MSDS
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27 Second Choice: Work Practice Controls Reduce employee exposure to primary risk factors by using best work methods, e.g., Plan work organization Use good housekeeping practices Use adjustments on equipment Get help Eliminate unnecessary movements Don’t use broken equipment Preventing MSDS Remember – it’s the employee’s responsibility to use good work practices and follow the organizations’ safe patient handling policy and procedures
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28 Second Choice - Work Practice Controls Use neutral or good body postures Neutral postures reduce physical stress on musculoskeletal structures and enable optimum blood flow to the musculoskeletal system. Your body is in the strongest and most balanced position. Example: Work at proper heights & keep everything in easy reach Preventing MSDS Using good body mechanics or postures is still important when using patient handling equipment and devices
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29 Neutral Standing Posture Neutral Posture for Work Performed in Standing Position Stand with feet shoulder width apart Knees are flexed/unlocked Head upright Shoulders relaxed (not rolled forward) Chest up Back straight Elbows not locked or flexed more than 110 degrees Wrists straight Ears, shoulders, hips, knees and ankles should be in straight alignment to maintain natural “S” curve of the spine (neutral position) Ears Shoulder Hips Knees Ankles
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30 Optimal Work Height & Reach Envelopes Best Good Fair Poor Fair Poor Best Fair Poor Primary Secondary
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31 Second Choice: Administrative Controls Reduce employee exposure to primary risk factors, e.g., Ergonomics training Policy & procedures that define good work practices Job rotation Staffing and overtime practices Preventing MSDS
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32 Preventing MSDS Engineering + Work Practice + Administrative Controls = Reduce the Risk of Injury for Employees & Patients Remember - back belts are ineffective in preventing back injuries
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33 What Can You Do to Reduce Your Risk of MSDs?
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34 Conduct a hazard or risk assessment Assess the patient Assess & prepare the environment Get necessary equipment & help Perform the patient care task, lift or movement safely What Can You Do to Reduce Your Risk of MSDs? Plan and Prepare – It only takes a minute but can save a career
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35 Assess the Patient Goal: To assess if patient status (physical and cognitive abilities) has changed and to determine the safest method to transfer or move the patient. Compare assessment with patient handling orders or instructions in the Patient's Care Plan and ensure that staff are alerted to changes in patient status.
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36 Assess the Patient (continued) This brief observation includes assessment of the patient’s: Ability to provide assistance Physical status – ability to bear weight, upper extremity strength, coordination and balance Ability to cooperate and follow instructions Medical status – changes in diagnosis or symptoms, pain, fatigue, medications When in doubt, assume the patient cannot assist with the transfer/ repositioning
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37 Assess & Prepare the Environment Ensure that the path for transfer or movement is clear and remove (using good body posture) obstacles and clutter that constrain use of good posture and access to the patient, e.g., bed tables, and chairs trip hazards, e.g., cords from medical equipment slip hazards , e.g., spilled beverages or other fluids on the floor
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38 Consider safe handling of medical devices, such as catheters, intravenous tubing, oxygen tubing, and monitoring devices Ensure good lighting. Adjust equipment, such as beds to correct working height to promote good postures Keep supplies close to body to avoid long reaches Assess & Prepare the Environment (continued)
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39 Get Necessary Equipment & Help Get the correct equipment and supplies for the task as determined in the Patient Care Plan and after the Patient Assessment in Step 1 Get additional help as required Ensure that Equipment is in good working order Devices such as gait belts and slings are in good condition and the correct size The patient is wearing non-slip footwear if they are to be weight bearing
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40 Perform the Patient Care Task, Lift or Movement Safely Explain the task to the patient – agree on how much help he or she can give during the task Position equipment correctly, e.g., height between a stretcher and bed is equal Apply brakes on equipment and furniture used Lower bed rails when necessary You should receive training on correct use of equipment, patient assessment and safe work practices before handling patients
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41 Coordinate the task as a team (nurses and patient) Have the patient assist as much as possible Use good body posture – keep work close to the body and at optimal height Know your physical limits and do not exceed them Follow your organizations safe patient handling policy and procedures Perform the Patient Care Task, Lift or Movement Safely (continued)
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42 What Else Can You Do? Report Ergonomic Problems to Your Supervisor Apply Back Injury Prevention Principles to Your Off -The-Job Activities Report Any Physical Problems Early = Quicker Recovery
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43 Case Studies Case Study 1: Repositioning Patient in Bed Case Study 2: Transfer from Chair to Bed Case Study 3: Transfer from Bed to Stretcher Case Study 4: Transfer from Wheel Chair to Bed Case Study 5: Making a Bed & Repositioning Patient in Bed Case Study 6: Patient Ambulation and Fall Recovery
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44 Case Studies Remember – What you are about to practice is not a substitute for specific training on safe use of patient handling equipment. Not all patient handling equipment available is shown in the video. Always follow the patient handling policy at your facility.
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45 Case Study 1Repositioning Patient in Bed What Did You See? Identify primary risk factors for MSDs Identify hazards that may cause slips, trips, falls or other acute or traumatic injuries Determine the cause or the primary risk factors and hazards observed Determine a safer way to perform the task
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46 Case Study 1Repositioning Patient in Bed
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47 Case Study 1Repositioning Patient in Bed (continued)
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48 Assess the Patient Has upper extremity strength, can sit unaided, is non-weight bearing, cooperative (consider medical status etc.) Assess the Environment Move bed table and phone, raise bed, lower rail when administering injection Raise bed and lower bed rails before moving patient Case Study 1Repositioning Patient in Bed: The Safer Way
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49 Get Necessary Equipment & Help Friction reducing device (slippery sheet) & two nurses or caregivers Perform the Task Safely Coordinate the move Use good posture Have patient assist Case Study 1Repositioning Patient in Bed: The Safer Way (continued)
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50 Case Study 2Transfer from Chair to Bed What Did You See? Identify primary risk factors for MSDs Identify hazards that may cause slips, trips, falls or other acute or traumatic injuries Determine the cause or the primary risk factors and hazards observed Determine a safer way to perform the task
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51 Case Study 2Transfer from Chair to Bed
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52 Case Study 2Transfer from Chair to Bed (continued)
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53 Assess the Patient Partial weight bearing, cooperative, has upper extremity strength and can sit unaided Assess the Environment Move bed table, lower head of bed; lower bed rail using good posture Case Study 2Transfer from Chair to Bed: The Safer Way
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54 Get Necessary Equipment & Help Powered Sit-to-Stand device Only one caregiver needed Perform the Task Safely Apply equipment brakes when raising and lowering patient Raise bed before lifting patient’s legs Use good posture Have patient assist Case Study 2Transfer from Chair to Bed: The Safer Way (continued)
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55 Case Study 3Transfer from Bed to Stretcher What Did You See? Identify primary risk factors for MSDs Identify hazards that may cause slips, trips, falls or other acute or traumatic injuries Determine the cause or the primary risk factors and hazards observed Determine a safer way to perform the task
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56 Case Study 3Transfer from Bed to Stretcher
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57 Case Study 3Transfer from Bed to Stretcher (continued)
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58 Case Study 3Transfer from Bed to Stretcher (continued)
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59 Assess the Patient This is a Bariatric patient who cannot assist with the transfer Assess the Environment Move furniture from of work area before bringing stretcher into room Case Study 3Transfer from Bed to Stretcher: The Safer Way
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60 Get Necessary Equipment & Help Air assisted friction-reducing device & three caregivers Pass IV bag around patient Stretcher has holder for IV and Oxygen tank Larger wheels and steering assist mechanism Case Study 3Transfer from Bed to Stretcher: The Safer Way (continued)
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61 Perform the Task Safely Coordinate the preparation and transfer Work heights equal and equipment/bed brakes applied Use good posture Adjust stretcher height for movement to allow good posture 2nd person required to guide front of stretcher only Case Study 3Transfer from Bed to Stretcher: The Safer Way (continued)
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62 Case Study 4Transfer from Wheel Chair to Bed What Did You See? Identify primary risk factors for MSDs Identify hazards that may cause slips, trips, falls or other acute or traumatic injuries Determine the cause or the primary risk factors and hazards observed Determine a safer way to perform the task
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63 Case Study 4Transfer from Wheel Chair to Bed
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64 Case Study 4Transfer from Wheel Chair to Bed (continued)
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65 Case Study 4Transfer from Wheel Chair to Bed (continued)
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66 Assess the Patient Partial weight bearing, cooperative, has upper extremity strength and can sit unaided Assess the Environment Move bed table, raise bed, raise head of bed, lower bed rail using good posture Case Study 4Transfer from Wheel Chair to Bed: The Safer Way
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67 Get Necessary Equipment & Help Gait belt; crutches and trapeze bar Only one caregiver needed Case Study 4Transfer from Wheel Chair to Bed: The Safer Way (continued)
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68 Perform the Task Safely Use good posture to apply gait belt and to adjust wheel chair foot supports Have patient assist to hold leg while adjusting foot support Do NOT lift but guide patient to a standing position Have patient transfer self to bed with stand-by assist Have patient reposition self on bed Case Study 4Transfer from Wheel Chair to Bed: The Safer Way (continued)
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69 Case Study 5Making a Bed and Repositioning Patient in Bed What Did You See? Identify primary risk factors for MSDs Identify hazards that may cause slips, trips, falls or other acute or traumatic injuries Determine the cause or the primary risk factors and hazards observed Determine a safer way to perform the task
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70 Case Study 5Making a Bed and Repositioning Patient in Bed (continued)
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71 Case Study 5Making a Bed and Repositioning Patient in Bed (continued)
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72 Assess the Patient This is a semi-conscious patient who is unable to assist Assess the Environment Clean up spill, have bed linens ready, raise bed and lower rails Case Study 5Making a Bed and Repositioning Patient in Bed: The Safer Way
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73 Get Necessary Equipment & Help Ceiling hoist and 2 nurses or caregivers Perform the Task Safely Coordinate lift and movement Each nurse makes a side of the bed Move bed and/or use ceiling lift to reposition patient safely Case Study 5Making a Bed and Repositioning Patient in Bed: The Safer Way (continued)
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74 Case Study 6Patient Ambulation and Fall Recovery What Did You See? Identify primary risk factors for MSDs Identify hazards that may cause slips, trips, falls or other acute or traumatic injuries Determine the cause or the primary risk factors and hazards observed Determine a safer way to perform the task
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75 Case Study 6Patient Ambulation and Fall Recovery
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76 Case Study 6Patient Ambulation and Fall Recovery (continued)
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77 Case Study 6Patient Ambulation and Fall Recovery (continued)
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78 Assess the Patient Can weight bear with standby assist and is cooperative The patient cannot stand without assistance after fall Assess the Environment Move IV pole and wheelchair in walkway Case Study 6Patient Ambulation and Fall Recovery: The Safer Way
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79 Get Necessary Equipment & Help Use gait belt for ambulation Only one nurse or caregiver needed Portable powered floor lift and two nurses or caregivers to safely lift patient from floor using equipment Case Study 6Patient Ambulation and Fall Recovery: The Safer Way (continued)
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80 Perform the Task Safely Improve coupling or handhold by using gait belt with handles (less grip force required) Control fall correctly using gait belt as aid (but not to ‘lift’ patient) Maintain good posture while controlling the fall and supporting patient in floor lift sling Use of portable powered floor lift reduces injury risk for caregiver and patient Case Study 6Patient Ambulation and Fall Recovery: The Safer Way (continued)